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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.23, 58,466.71 and 14,009.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.23, 58,466.71 and 14,009.63 is: 21,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.23 : 58,466.71 = 14,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.23/58,466.71 = 14,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.23x = 58,466.71 × 14,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.23x = 819,096,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,096,699.60/38,974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.37

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